A rare inside look at Kolwezi’s cobalt veins, following fearless trader Mama Leance’s struggle for justice.
“Mikuba” takes us deep into Kolwezi’s cobalt
veins, where the world’s green future is carved
in dust and heat. The film reveals the lives of
local custodians – artisanal and small-scale
miners. At the center of the story is Mama
Leance, a fearless trader, struggling against
powerful mining giants while holding onto the
wisdom of her ancestors.
The film offers a rare
insider’s gaze into the the beating heart of
the world’s cobalt supply – for truth-seekers,
changemakers, and all who still dream of a
fairer world.
The screening is followed by a talk with Anke Bockreis from the University of Innsbruck.
